Cambodia: ask before photographing monks
Do
- Ask before photographing people, especially monks
Don’t
- Photographing monks and religious figures without permission
Respect local customs.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Cambodia travel advice
Etiquette & taboos
Etiquette & taboos
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Cambodia
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Site-specific notes 2
Taken from the "don'ts" on each site page here. Open a site for its full etiquette and background.
Angkor Wat
- The central sanctuary of Angkor Wat has daily visitor limits, and anyone not dressed appropriately is refused entry
- don't carve anything or take stones
- don't give children sweets or cash (it encourages begging) — donate to reputable NGOs instead.
Bayon (Angkor Thom)
- Clothes must cover shoulders and knees, or you may be refused entry to some areas
- don't climb or lean on carvings
- don't touch the reliefs
- don't give money to begging children (it keeps them out of school)